I took this photo in January at Zion. I asked the ranger what it was and she thought it might be rabbit brush, but wasn't sure. I am not familiar with this plant, so hard for me to figure out. It was situated near the river with lots of others, so some sort of riparian plant I'm guessing. Shrub, looks to be at the tail end of going to seed, starting to green up a bit on the stems. On further research, correct botanical name might be Ericamerea nauseosus, which is also listed as rabbitbrush (one word, apparently, not two).

I want to live in a world where the chicken can cross the road without its motives being questioned.

I'm not sure what you have there but its not Rabbitbrush. Rabbitbrush grows in the driest part of the desert and has grey stems and leaves. The seedpods are much more dense also. I can go take a photo for you in a few days. It snowed 18 inches last night and even if I could get out the door, I don't think I could find a Rabbitbrush under the snow.

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost